Healthcare facility Authority to present electronic maternity/sick leave certificates and maternity leave certificates
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The following is provided on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The Hospital Authority (HA) revealed today (April 20) that, following the digitalisation of medical certificates (typically referred to as authorized leave certificates) and participation certificates, maternity/sick leave certificates and maternity leave certificates released by the HA will likewise embrace a digital signature with an electronic variation beginning with April 24 this year. These digital certificates will change the conventional, by hand signed paper certificates.
Like the by hand signed standard certificate, the digital signature on the electronic maternity/sick leave certificate provided by a physician, and the maternity leave certificate provided by a midwife, holds the exact same legal impact. The digitally signed certificates will consist of name of client, evidence of pregnancy, the predicted date of confinement and advised authorized leave, and so on.
All electronic certificates, consisting of medical certificates, maternity/sick leave certificates, maternity leave certificates, and participation certificates, show an encrypted QR code that enables confirmation of the electronic certificate (see Annex 1). They are immediately kept in the “Records” function of the HA’s mobile application HA Go (see Annex 2 and Annex 3). The electronic certificates might be utilized for authorized leave application or evidence of assessment. Clients can print out the certificates where required. For the client released with a participation certificate, the electronic variation will likewise be kept in HA Go.
The representative for the HA stated that the digitalisation of medical certificates provided by the HA for authorized leave, maternity leave, and presence marks a crucial turning point in the advancement of wise health centers. In addition to simplifying the procedure of telehealth services and improving client fulfillment, the digitalisation of certificates likewise decreases the threat of losing paper certificates, helps with client gain access to, and enhances the general client experience. While printed copies of electronic certificates will still be readily available for clients at this phase, the HA motivates clients to go with electronic certificates in the future.